The School is Lava
A Story About Emotionally Based School Avoidance
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Liv used to go to school every day, but now, something feels different. She feels like all the things that made her feel safe and happy going to school are beginning to unravel. Going to school now makes her feel sad, anxious and overwhelmed. Everyone seems to think that she should be able to go, but she just can't.
This is the story of Liv who feels very stuck and misunderstood, but slowly finds a new way forward with the help of people who care. This gentle story filled with hope and honesty will show you how school and learning doesn't always look the same for everyone, and that's okay.
The School is Lava is for anyone who finds going to school really difficult and needs to know they're not alone.
This is the story of Liv who feels very stuck and misunderstood, but slowly finds a new way forward with the help of people who care. This gentle story filled with hope and honesty will show you how school and learning doesn't always look the same for everyone, and that's okay.
The School is Lava is for anyone who finds going to school really difficult and needs to know they're not alone.
- Published: Aug 21 2026
- Pages: 80
- 214 x 134mm
- ISBN: 9781399830416
Press Reviews
Alex Kronstein, Autistic Activist, Filmmaker, Producer, Entrepreneur, and Neuro-Affirming Respite Practitioner
As an autistic activist and neuro-affirming respite practitioner who works with neurodivergent young people - including those with a PDA profile - I can say with certainty that this book gets it right. Danielle Jata-Hall has written something rare: a story that tells the truth about what school avoidance actually is - not a choice, not a behaviour problem, but a completely understandable response to an environment that wasn't built for every brain. I know young people whose lives are reflected in these pages. This book could change how they understand their own story.
Dr Rachel Moseley, Principal Academic in Psychology, Bournemouth University
A beautifully written book from an expert in neurodiversity and child mental health. With her funny, compassionate and empathetic voice, Olivia will reach so many children and young people who are struggling with school and growing up, making them feel seen and validating their experiences. The insights in this book are invaluable to parents and education professionals, elevating the often-overlooked child's perspective.